Profile

Eric J. Pastorek
17411 Denali Place
Dumfries, VA 22026
(865) 809-7031
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An professional Graphic Designer with over five years of practical experience in the design field and marketing. Well rounded and knowledgeable in marketing, branding, color theory, use of type and layout to create dynamic graphic design that is effective in motivating the targeted audience. Excellent communication skills in working with clients, management and print houses to produce the best piece possible - in budget. Can meet deadlines, and produce quality work. Excellent file and project management capabilities with an appreciation for teamwork.


Work Experience

Sr. Graphic Designer: Peacock Ad Agency, 11/2003 - Present. Sevierville, TN
Ad campaigns and design, ad design, brochure design, magazine layout, logo design, billboards, 3d design, website design, direct marketing, photo retouch, marketing, and production work. Working with print houses.
Art Director: Tennessee Star Journal, 8/2001 - 11/2003. Pigeon Forge, TN
Designed a weekly newspaper, created ads and worked with strict deadlines to printing. In addition, I did graphic design for a TV station who was owned by the same company.

Education

2004 - 2006: Walter State Community College, Sevierville, TN
Working towards BS - Graphic Design
1999 - 2001: Pittsburgh Technical Institute, Pittsburgh, PA
Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Graphic Design

Skills

Extensive use of typography and graphics to create ad design, brochure design, billboards & signs, newspaper pagination, magazine layout, posters, flyers, rack cards, package design and web design using both Macintosh and PC platforms.

Computer: - Mac OS X Tiger, Windows XP
Programs: - InDesign CS2, Quark Xpress 6.0, Photoshop CS2,
Illustrator CS2, XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver
Production: - Pagination, Photography (Photo Shoots),
Photo Retouch & Manipulation, Mounting Presentations
Miscellaneous: - Experience in marketing, branding, pre-flight, and dealing with print houses.